Black Sapote scientifically known as Diospyros Nigra, is a completely unique fruit. The pulp of the ripe fruit is brown or deep chocolate in color. This fruit has mild scent and a subtle flavor. It has an interesting pudding like texture with hints of sweetness. There are many interesting culinary uses for this fruit. When optimally ripe the fruit will be extra soft and easy to puncture. Black sapote is highly packed with vitamin C and other vitamins and minerals. Our Black sapote is locally sourced from South Florida!
ORDERS ARE SHIPPED MONDAY-FRIDAY ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS. WE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO SHIP ALL ORDERS AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE TYPICALLY BETWEEN 2-14 BUSINESS DAYS. PLEASE NOTE: SHIPPING TIME AND COST PERTAINS TO THE TIME THE PACKAGE IS IN TRANSIT, NOT THE TIME IT TAKES FOR THE ORDER TO BE DELIVERED UPON PLACING THE ORDER.
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Ripening Guide:
Black Sapote is shipped unripe, however may arrive ripe upon delivery. When ripe, the fruit is extremely soft to the touch and the skin will become translucent allowing the interior brown color of the fruit to show through the skin. The texture of the fruit is smooth and pudding-like. Do not consume the seeds, as they are inedible.
under $65 have a $5 flat rate shipping fee. Depending on your order value and destination, your order will either ship by USPS First Class/Priority or UPS Ground.
We ships to anywhere in the U.S., including U.S. territories. Currently, international shipping is not offered, but we hope to soon.
Returns and exchanges are offered within 30 days of purchase on non-perishable items. Note, fruit & herbal infusions are considered perishable barring any item defect and therefore not eligible for return or exchange. Items marked as final sale are non-returnable.